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Foreclosures

In conjunction with the Department of Real Property Services, the Erie County Department of Law is responsible for pursuing foreclosure actions against delinquent tax payers. The foreclosure process is governed by the Erie County Tax Act, a state law that applies only to Erie County. Properties that go through the process are ultimately sold at an annual auction.

Erie County Tax Act

Legal Assistance

Property Owners in Foreclosure make seek legal assistance from the following agencies:

LEGAL AID BUREAU OF BUFFALO
237 Main Street (corner Main & Seneca), Room 1602
Buffalo, NY 14203
Telephone: 716-853-9555 – Ext. 453

LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR DISADVANTAGED OF WESTERN NY
438 Main St (corner of Main St and Court St)
12th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202
Telephone: 716-853-3087

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT
438 Main Street, 7th Floor (corner Main St & Court St)
Buffalo, NY 14202
Telephone: 716-847-0662

WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER
237 Main Street, Suite 1130
Buffalo, NY 14203
Telephone: 716-855-0203